Know how to insert question marks into a sentence
The question mark can be used within a sentence (not just at the end of it) if wished, although you…
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Full stop – how to use them
Definition The full stop is a punctuation mark indicating a strong pause. It is used most commonly at the end…
Why Does Grammar Matter?
One of the most lucid and sensible answers to this question appeared a few years ago in–of all places–a position…
How to write a paragraph
Organizing thoughts into a coherent piece of writing can be a daunting task. The best way to pin those ideas…
Ten Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing
Whether you’re composing a blog or a business letter, an email or an essay, our goal should be to respond…
Fiction writing tips – Inventing your characters
Where do fictional characters come from? Does the stork bring them; do they grow in cabbage patches? Both seem like…
Academic Style of Writing
When writing, you should use a formal, academic style. Academic writing does not have to be elaborate or complicated. A…